Shenandoah (arr Smith/Story)

Michael Story

Robert W. Smith

Arranged by Michael Story and Robert W Smith

General Info

Year: 2003
Duration: c. 2:30
Difficulty: I (see Ratings for explanation)
Original Medium: Folksong
Publisher: Alfred Music
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $56.00; (digital) - $56.00   |   Score Only (print) - $10.00

Instrumentation

Full Score
Flute
Oboe
B-flat Soprano Clarinet
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet
Horn in F
Trombone/Bassoon
Euphonium
Tuba
Piano/Keyboard (optional)
Timpani (optional)
Percussion I-II-III, including:

• Bells
• Suspended Cymbal
• Triangle

Errata

None discovered thus far.

Program Notes

Shenandoah is best known as a traditional American folk song. However, the origins of the text and lyrics are not universally agreed upon. Some believe Shenandoah originated among the early American rivermen or Canadian voyageurs as a sea shanty. Others believe it was a land song before it went to sea. Most agree that it incorporates both Irish and African-American elements.

Origin aside, Shenandoah was tremendously popular. It has been sung under countless titles, including Shennydore, The Wide Missouri, The Wild Mizzourye, The Oceanida, and Rolling River. The title Shenandoah was named for an Indian chief living on the Missouri River. The beautiful melody has captured the hearts and imaginations of audiences for generations.

- Program Note by composer

Commercial Discography

None discovered thus far.

Media

• Audio: Reference recording. Ensemble and conductor unknown

State Ratings

• Louisiana: I
• Michigan: Junior High D
• Texas: I. Complete

Performances

To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project

• Healdsburg (Calif.) Community Band (Randy Masselink, conductor) – 8 June 2019 (Golden Gate Park, San Francisco)
• Southeast Asia International Concert Band Festival at CDNIS – 19 April 2016

Works for Winds by this Composer

• Shenandoah (arr. Smith and Story)(2003)

Resources

• Perusal score
• Smith, R.; Story, M. (2003). Shenandoah [score]. Warner Bros.: Miami, Fla.